EVERY DEADLINE

From

A stop where the registration card is not produced

Whose

The driver

The driver has 24 hours to produce a registration card issued before the arrest, before a conviction can be obtained.

From

A demand to see an off highway vehicle's registration

Whose

The operator

The operator has 24 hours to produce a registration card issued before the arrest, before a conviction can be obtained.

From

The Division's notice suspending an uninsured registration

Whose

The owner

Within 5 days of the Division of Motor Vehicles' notice of suspension, the owner surrenders the registration certificate and plate.

From

An arrest, where the person is not released

Whose

The police

A person arrested is brought before a magistrate without unreasonable delay and within 24 hours, unless a court orders up to 48 more for good cause.

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Notice of a seizure by certified mail and publication

Whose

Anyone with an interest in the property

If no one begins proceedings in the Superior Court for its return within 45 days of notice, the court may order seized property forfeited automatically.

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An officer's filing for an emergency lethal violence order

Whose

The Justice of the Peace Court

The Justice of the Peace Court hears an officer's request for an emergency lethal violence protective order within 24 hours.

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The marriage ceremony, counted back

Whose

The couple

Persons marrying in Delaware obtain the license at least 24 hours before the time of the ceremony.

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The door to door sale

Whose

The buyer

A buyer may cancel a door to door sale without penalty within 3 business days after the date of the transaction.

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The employer's receipt of a completed paid leave application

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The employer

An employer approves or denies a completed application for family and medical leave benefits within 5 business days.

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A public body's regular meeting, counted back

Whose

The public body

Notice of a regular meeting, with the agenda once it is set, is given at least 7 days in advance.

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The close of the pay period

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The employer

Wages are paid within 7 days of the close of the pay period in which they were earned, on regular paydays set in advance.

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Learning of the death of a person whose will one holds

Whose

Whoever holds the will

The will is delivered to the Register of Wills for the county within 10 days of learning of the death.

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The seller's receipt of the notice of cancellation

Whose

The seller

After a valid cancellation, the seller refunds payments, returns any trade in, and cancels any note within 10 business days.

From

The issue of an emergency lethal violence protective order

Whose

The Superior Court

After an emergency order, the Superior Court holds a full hearing within 15 days, and may extend the order to serve it.

From

An ex parte protective order

Whose

The Family Court

Once an emergency order issues without the other side present, a full hearing is held within 15 days.

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A public body's receipt of a records request

Whose

The public body

A public body grants, denies, or explains a needed extension within 15 business days of receiving the request.

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An appeals tribunal decision, mailed or delivered

Whose

The claimant or the employer

An appeals tribunal's decision is final unless appealed further within 15 days after it was mailed or delivered.

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The mailing of a Claims Deputy's determination

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The claimant or the employer

A Claims Deputy's decision becomes final unless appealed within 15 calendar days after it was mailed or delivered.

From

The date of the notice of cancellation

Whose

The seller

If the seller does not pick up the goods within 20 days of the notice, the buyer may keep them without further obligation.

From

The filing of a petition for a protective order

Whose

The Family Court

A petition for a protective order without an emergency is set for a hearing within 30 days.

From

The appointment of an interim guardian without notice

Whose

The Court of Chancery

An interim guardian appointed in an emergency serves up to 30 days, and a hearing is held within 30 days of the appointment.

From

The issue of the marriage license

Whose

The couple

A marriage license is good for 30 days from issue, after which it is void and a new one is needed.

From

The death of the person whose estate it is

Whose

The spouse or family

A small estate affidavit may be used only once 30 days have passed since the death, with no personal representative appointed.

From

Learning of an action taken in violation of the open meetings law

Whose

Any citizen

A suit to void an action taken in violation is filed within 60 days of learning of it, and no later than 6 months after it.

From

A business's determination that a breach of security happened

Whose

The business

Affected Delaware residents are notified without unreasonable delay and no later than 60 days after the breach is determined.

From

The denial of access to public records

Whose

The requester

A citizen denied access to public records may sue within 60 days of the denial, or petition the Attorney General.

From

The expiration of the lethal violence order, counted back

Whose

The petitioner

A petitioner may ask to renew a lethal violence protective order at any time within 3 months before it expires.

From

Receipt of a Delaware Right to Sue Notice

Whose

The employee

A suit in Superior Court follows within 90 days of receiving the state notice, or the federal one if that comes later.

From

A firing for receiving a summons or serving on a jury

Whose

The employee

An employee fired for jury service may sue in Superior Court within 90 days for lost wages and an order of reinstatement.

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A work accident

Whose

The employee

Unless the employer already knows, compensation is not due until notice of the injury is given, which is to be within 90 days.

From

A refusal of service in a place of public accommodation

Whose

The person refused

A complaint of discrimination in a public accommodation goes to the Division no more than 180 days after it happened.

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The grant of letters testamentary or of administration

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The surviving spouse

A petition for the elective share is filed in the Court of Chancery within 6 months after letters are granted, unless the Court extends it.

From

The start of the divorce action, counted back

Whose

Either spouse

Either spouse must have lived in Delaware, or been stationed there, continuously for 6 or more months before the case began.

From

The death of the spouse

Whose

The surviving spouse

A written demand for the allowance of up to $7,500 is made within 9 months of the death, or 6 months of the letters if that is shorter.

From

An unlawful employment practice, or its discovery

Whose

The employee

A verified charge of employment discrimination is filed in writing within 300 days of the practice or its discovery.

From

Entry of the final protective order

Whose

The Family Court

Relief lasts a fixed period of up to 1 year, and orders against abuse and contact up to 2 years, unless extended on motion.

From

Delivery of the new car to the buyer

Whose

The buyer

A defect reported within the warranty term or 1 year after delivery, whichever is earlier, must be repaired by the manufacturer.

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An employer's retaliation for a workers' compensation claim

Whose

The employee

A claim that an employer fired or retaliated for a compensation claim is filed in Superior Court within 2 years of the action.

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The date the injury was sustained

Whose

The person injured

A lawsuit for personal injuries is filed within 2 years from the date the injuries were sustained.

From

The accrual of a wrongful death claim

Whose

The family

A wrongful death action, or one for injury to personal property, is brought within 2 years of the claim accruing.

From

A work accident

Whose

The employee

A workers' compensation claim is barred unless agreed, or brought before the Industrial Accident Board, within 2 years after the accident.

From

The accrual of a claim on a promise, a debt, or a statute

Whose

The person owed

A claim on a promise, a debt not under seal, trespass, or a statute is brought within 3 years of accruing.

From

A conviction of violations only

Whose

The person convicted

A case ending only in violations may be expunged on request once 3 years have passed since the conviction.

From

A misdemeanor conviction

Whose

The person convicted

A misdemeanor case, with no conviction barring it, may be expunged on request once 5 years have passed since the conviction.

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The conviction, or release, whichever is later

Whose

The person convicted

A listed felony may be expunged on request once 10 years have passed since the conviction or release, whichever is later.

From

The removal under the writ, counted back

Whose

The constable or sheriff

The officer gives at least 24 hours' notice to the people to be removed, and carries out the writ between sunrise and sunset.

From

The landlord's entry, counted back

Whose

The landlord

The landlord gives at least 48 hours' notice of an intent to enter, except for repairs the tenant asked for or an emergency.

From

The tenant's notice that heat, water, hot water or electricity has failed

Whose

The landlord

If the failure continues for 48 hours after notice, the tenant may end the agreement or keep two thirds of the daily rent while it lasts.

From

The date rent is due under the lease

Whose

The landlord

No late charge may be imposed within 5 days of the agreed date for paying rent, and none above five percent of the monthly rent.

From

The landlord's written notice of a material breach

Whose

The tenant

A tenant given written notice of a material breach has at least 7 days to remedy it before the landlord may end the agreement.

From

The landlord's written demand for past due rent

Whose

The tenant

The written demand gives at least 7 days to pay before the landlord may file an action to end the rental agreement.

From

The execution of the writ of possession

Whose

The landlord

Property the tenant leaves behind may be removed and stored by the landlord for 7 days.

From

Moving out of a unit made unusable by fire

Whose

The tenant

A tenant who leaves after a fire notifies the landlord in writing within 1 week after vacating, ending the agreement as of that date.

From

The landlord's receipt of written notice of a needed repair

Whose

The landlord

If the landlord does not begin reasonable corrective measures within 10 days, such as getting an estimate, the tenant may repair and deduct.

From

Written notice of a noncomplying condition on the premises

Whose

The homeowner

A homeowner given written notice of a noncomplying condition on the premises has 12 days from mailing or service to remedy it.

From

A cash payment of rent

Whose

The landlord

A landlord who accepts rent in cash gives the tenant a receipt within 15 days, and keeps a record of it for 3 years.

From

The landlord's receipt of written notice of a serious condition

Whose

The landlord

If a condition taking away a substantial part of what the tenant bargained for is not remedied within 15 days, the tenant may end the agreement.

From

Service of process in an action for possession

Whose

The tenant

A trial may not begin until mediation, unless the tenant fails to engage in mediation within 15 calendar days after service.

From

A tenant's written request for the deposit account's location

Whose

The landlord

Failing to disclose the escrow account within 20 days of a written request forfeits the security deposit to the tenant.

From

The end of the rental agreement

Whose

The landlord

The landlord returns what is not owed of the deposit, with an itemized list of damages, within 20 days, or owes double the amount wrongly kept.

From

The first day of the month after the notice is given

Whose

The tenant

Notice of early termination for a job move, illness, military service, senior or subsidized housing, or abuse ends a tenancy after 30 days.

From

The landlord's receipt of written notice of a needed repair

Whose

The landlord

If the landlord does not remedy the failure within 30 days, the tenant may have the work done and deduct up to $400 or half a month's rent.

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The last day of the lease term, counted back

Whose

The tenant

Unless the tenant gives notice of ending the tenancy at least 45 days before the last day, the new terms are accepted.

From

The court's order shielding an eviction record

Whose

The court

Within 45 days of the order, the court notifies the tenant and removes the case from its publicly accessible systems.

From

The expiration of the rental agreement, counted back

Whose

The landlord or the tenant

Either side ends a lease at its expiration by written notice given at least 60 days before it expires.

From

The first day of the month after actual notice

Whose

The landlord or the tenant

A month to month tenancy ends on at least 60 days' written notice, counted from the first day of the month following the notice.

From

The expiration of the lease being renewed, counted back

Whose

The landlord

A landlord renewing on new terms, including a higher rent or deposit, gives written notice at least 60 days before the agreement expires.

From

The first day the higher lot rent is due, counted back

Whose

The community owner

Notice of a lot rent increase goes out at least 90 days, and no more than 120 days, before the higher rent is due.

From

A tenant's good faith code complaint or other protected act

Whose

The tenant

A landlord's action to evict, raise rent or cut services within 90 days of the complaint or act is presumed retaliatory.

From

An incident in which the tenant was a victim of domestic abuse, sexual offense or stalking

Whose

The tenant

A landlord's action to evict or raise rent within 90 days of the incident is presumed to violate the protection for victims.

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A discriminatory housing practice, or its discovery

Whose

The person harmed

A complaint of housing discrimination is filed with the Division within 1 year of the practice ending or being discovered.

From

A discriminatory housing practice ending, or its discovery

Whose

The person harmed

A civil action for housing discrimination is filed in the county where it happened within 2 years.

From

The entry of an eviction judgment

Whose

The tenant

Once 5 or more years have passed since a judgment, with any money award paid and no similar judgment since, the court must shield the record.

From

The Justice of the Peace Court's decision on the permit

Whose

Either side

The Justice of the Peace Court's decision may be appealed to the Superior Court for a new hearing, filed within 15 days.

From

The next term of the Superior Court, counted back

Whose

The applicant

An application for a license to carry a concealed deadly weapon is filed with the Prothonotary at least 15 days before the court's next term.

From

The dealer's request for a background check

Whose

The dealer

Without a denial, a dealer may complete a firearm sale from inventory once 25 days have passed from the background check request.

From

The Bureau's receipt of a complete permit application

Whose

The State Bureau of Identification

Unless grounds for denial exist, the handgun qualified purchaser permit is granted within 30 days of receiving the application.

From

The denial or revocation of a handgun permit

Whose

The applicant

A written request for a hearing before a Justice of the Peace is made within 30 days of the denial or revocation, with no filing fee.

From

Notice that the bank refused the check

Whose

The person who wrote it

A check writer who makes good within 10 days of notice of a refusal avoids the presumption of knowing it would not be honored.